1992 Cadillac DeVille Sedan Deville review from North America

I obtained this car in September 2000 as a graduation gift from college. The A/C had problems from the beginning, and to this day, it still doesn't work all the time. It's very cold at the compressor, but there's either something blocking the vents or a pressure leak somewhere in the vent/fan system.

The engine was rebuilt within one month of getting the car because a head gasket had a hole in it. Related to the engine, I've had the water pump and radiator replaced, a new thermostat, and new spark plugs.

The left front brake line has leaked at least twice, and I've had to flush and refill the brake fluid twice - once at 83,000 miles and again at 104,000 miles. It may be due to the weight of the engine, but the left front seems to be the one to break first.

One note about the radiator/cooling tank reservoir, make sure to use the GM Sealant since Cadillac uses a proprietary cooling mechanism that is NOT self-sealing like the other GM lines use to cool the engine.

Had the shocks replaced at 102,000 miles - they were not in the best of condition when I got the car, but you can drive a good 25,000 miles on worn shocks w/o incurring damage to the car.

The only other problem is the closing switch for the trunk malfunctioned, and I had to have the entire mechanism replaced.

There are a few other little things I've had to do; but overall, I've been pleased with the car.

I'm rough on the car considering I go off-road occasionally - I don't mind getting into mud - and I drive it in snow during the winter. I drive about 300 miles week, and I've averaged about 1500 miles a month over the last year.

It is different for a college student, and I enjoy driving it around. It feels very roomy and being average height, I like my leg room.

Overall, I'm glad I have and I'm going to drive it until it dies - though I do have to prioritize the repairs given this is a 11-year-old car, but it's worth it.